Ilyas Sodikov FM

Ilyas Sodikov (Ajeossi94)

FIDE Master & Blitz Virtuoso

Meet Ilyas Sodikov, better known in the online chess circles as Ajeossi94. A proud bearer of the title FIDE Master, Ilyas is the kind of player who treats speed chess like a turbo-charged rocket race and classical chess like a slow, strategic waltz (minus the tutus).

With a peak blitz rating soaring at 2633 and a bullet rating that once touched the dizzying heights of 2657 in 2022, Ilyas has proven time and again that lightning-fast reflexes and deep strategic insight can (and do) coexist.

Playing Style

Renowned for his exceptionally patient endgames, Ilyas averages over 70 moves per win—proof that when it comes to chess, he wears the hat of a marathon runner rather than a sprinter. His games tend to end mostly by resignation (he’s kind but efficient), and he rarely falls victim to one-sided losses, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 90%—no wonder his opponents think twice before counting him out.

Despite a low early resignation rate (only 0.92%), Ilyas is not afraid to get his hands dirty in complex tactical melees, especially in blitz and bullet where he thrives with over 52% win rates across these rapid formats.

Record & Rivals

Over thousands of rapid-fire battles, he's notched up more than 970 wins in blitz and bullet combined, routinely handling opponents from bots to human Grandmasters with an uncanny blend of calm and ferocity.

Notably, he enjoys a nearly perfect record against several opponents like theequalizer and prizant_academy (100% win rate). However, some stubborn foes have forced him to revisit his strategies—because even masters appreciate a little humility.

The Highlight Reel

Ilyas’ recent games prove his dominance and tactical sharpness. Just imagine him calmly dismantling an opponent in the Italian Game with a killer Bishop check and bulldozing through the Old Benoni Defense, ending with a well-timed resignation. All while possibly sipping a strong coffee—because brilliant moves need fuel!

Fun Facts

• Best time of day to catch Ilyas at his smartest? Between midnight and 3 AM—night owl or chess wizard, you decide!
• His longest winning streak stands at 13 games—enough to make any mortal quake.
• His average win rate dips a bit when facing those rated higher, but challenge him with someone rated lower, and he shines with nearly 62% victories—because humility is for those below 1500 Elo, right?

Whether you're a chess fan, a budding player, or just someone who appreciates a good story of triumph on 64 squares, Ilyas Sodikov’s journey from promising player to FIDE Master and blitz bullet beast is a tale well worth following.

Checkmate? More like check-mate-erial for legend-building.